Activities Co-Ordinator - Mental Health
Can you make a real difference to the lives of others?
At Macklin Care Homes you will work as part of an award-winning team who are valued for their contribution, with opportunities for career development, as well as a friendly and rewarding working environment. If you are a compassionate person who cares with heart, we would love to hear from you.
Macklin Care Homes are excited to announce the opening of a new Mental Health Residential Facility at Our Lady’s Care Home, Belfast. The facility will aim to provide mental health services including mental health assessment, treatment, and therapeutic work.
As a result, we are actively recruiting for an experienced Activities Co-ordinator who will use their compassion and creative skills to engage and support the lives of people who have a variety of mental health conditions.
With no two days the same, you will enjoy a wide range of varied responsibilities, from creating a stimulating and developing activity programme to enhance the quality of life for each resident within the Mental Health facility.
About the role
Professional Responsibilities:
Experience of producing/developing ongoing programmes of events (in-house entertainment, outings, and group activities) which are both mentally and physically stimulating and of interest to residents.
Ability to consult effectively with the Residential Manager, staff members and residents when planning and co-ordinating leisure and recreational activities.
Review and obtain the Residential Manager’s approval of all external suppliers of leisure and recreation services and entertainers prior to engaging them.
Facilitate regular feedback from residents as to activities and hobbies they enjoy and where possible incorporate them into the overall activity programme.
Accurately maintain documentation both manually and electronically of leisure and recreation within the service.
Where residents may not wish to participate in group activities, maintain other activities that can be completed on a one-to-one basis to meet the resident’s needs.
Ability to collaborate and communicate with a challenging resident group in a positive manner.
Ensure house rules are kept and adhered to, as well as providing a safe and respectful environment.
Communicate effectively with colleagues, residents, and visitors, working independently and as part of a team.
Actively engage with the community to recruit volunteers, including support and supervision of volunteers.
Possess a full UK driving license to transport and support residents with daily tasks in people carrier provided by the Macklin Group.
Company Benefits:
To reward the demanding work of our fantastic colleagues, we offer an excellent benefits package as per the below:
£1000 Welcome Bonus. *
Collaborating with an award-winning team with family values.
A comprehensive paid induction programme.
Wide variety of training provided.
Career development opportunities.
Flexibility of shifts.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Discounted rates at Malone Hotel, Belfast.
Health and wellbeing initiatives including team-building initiatives.
Free car parking * and uniform.
Incentives for employee referrals. *
T&Cs will apply.
Interviews may take place prior to the job advertisement closing as and when suitable applications are received. If a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early, therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application in a timely manner.
Please note we will only accept up to date CVs - without this an interview cannot be given.
In addition, we also reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage.
An Enhanced Access NI Check will be required for this post. If successful, please be aware that we do have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders. As per the Access NI Code of Practice, Macklin Care Homes also has a policy on the secure handling, use, storage, and retention of disclosure information. Copies of these documents along with the Access NI Code of Practice are available upon request by contacting the HR Department.
It is Macklin Care Homes Policy that any existence of a criminal conviction will not necessarily lead to the withdrawal of a job offer, but the failure to disclose all criminal convictions fully and accurately will lead to the withdrawal of a job offer.
Macklin Care Homes are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Must have a good command of written and spoken English.
- Ability to work set hours, flexible to meet the needs of the organisation.
Desired criteria
- An understanding of current approaches to mental health practice and an awareness of local services available.
- Experience working within a mental health environment and understanding the level of engagement required by residents to support them on their recovery journey.
- Current and/or previous experience in a Mental Health activities role within a Care Home environment.
Macklin Care Homes
We care with heart because… From the moment we opened our first Care Home in Northern Ireland over 30 years ago, we knew we could make a real difference in people’s lives. We are undeniably proud of our history and passionate about our future!
Part of the Macklin Group, Macklin Care Homes have been caring for people for over 30 years. We’ve taken all our experience over all those years to bring the very best of our knowledge and our expertise to you. We’re experts at what we do. We’re not just another Care Home, we’re family-first and treat everyone we come into contact with as one of our very own. From staff to residents, relatives to suppliers to the postman – we’re all one big caring community!
We have six Care Homes:
- 3 in Belfast: Arlington, Our Lady's and Parkmanor Oaks
- 1 in Magherafelt: Milesian Manor
- 1 in Coleraine: Ratheane
- 1 in Ballycastle: Leabank
Want a job you'll love? Can you make a real difference to the lives of others? We are looking to recruit great people to work in care and in return, we will bring out the best in you. At Macklin Care Homes you will work as part of an award-winning team who are valued for their contribution, with opportunities for career development, as well as a friendly and rewarding working environment. If you are a compassionate person who cares with heart we would like to hear from you. We are proud of our values and unique positive culture that we live each and every day. This is reflective of our relationships with our residents, their relatives, our suppliers and the local community.
Our benefits
As a family-run organisation, we live and breathe our core values of treating people really well, trust, dedication and continuous development. Once you join us, you not only become a member of the team but a member of our family. Caring with heart is at the core of everything we do – with our residents and team members.
Employee development programs
Free parking
Referral bonus
Long service recognition
Employee of the Month
Company employee App
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